Engine Cooling System: Engine: Thermostat: Installation: 2.4L
CAUTION:
The Thermostat and housing is serviced as an assembly. Do not remove the thermostat from the housing, damage to the thermostat may occur.
- Clean the mating surfaces on the engine block and thermostat housing.
- Install new gasket seal onto the thermostat housing.
- Pull the manifold bracket (1) slightly away from the engine to allow the housing to be installed.
- Position the thermostat housing (6) in place.
- Install the four housing bolts (3) and tighten the bolts to the proper specification.
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
NOTE:Make sue the left lower bolt passes through the Adele clamp that secures the lower tube assembly to the housing.
- Connect the cable to the transmission lever.
- Install the thermostat outlet hose (7).
- Install the heater core supply (4) and return hoses (5) (special tool #10288, Pliers, Hose Clamp).
- Use Special Tool 10288 to secure the clamp at the heater core return hose (5) and the thermostat outlet (7).
- Install the engine coolant temperature sensor (2). Plug in the connector.
- Install the coolant recovery bottle return hose (1).
- Tighten the bracket bolts (3) and nuts (2) to the proper specification.
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the three PDC bolts and tighten to the proper specification.
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the battery tray.
Refer to TRAY, BATTERY, INSTALLATION .
- Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY, INSTALLATION .
- Install the brake vacuum pump.
Refer to PUMP, VACUUM, INSTALLATION .
- Install the bell pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Install the engine cover.
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector to the negative battery cable.